Getting an autism diagnosis later in life

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Getting an autism diagnosis later in life

The World Health Organisation estimates that one in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder, but some well-controlled studies have reported figures as high as one in 59 children. However, for some a diagnosis is not established that early as a child and instead much later in their lives. Andrea chats to Danni Bourke and Jessica K. Doyle on Lunchtime Live. Pic: Alpha Stock Images - http://alphastockimages.com/ Nick Youngson http://www.nyphotographic.com/ Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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Getting an autism diagnosis later in life